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CT Physical Fitness Test
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About the Fitness Test
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All 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th graders are required by the state of Connecticut to take the Physical Fitness Test.
The test is conducted in Fall, approximately 5-7 weeks into the school year.
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The Parts of the Test
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There are 4 parts of the Physical Fitness Test.
1 Mile- to test cardiovascular endurance
Curl-ups- to test abdominal strength
Push-ups- to test upper body strength
Sit and Reach- to test flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings
There are two levels that students are trying to achieve.
The Health Level (H)
Students who perform at this level demonstrate a healthy level of fitness-related skills for their age. Generally, students who score in this range engage in physical activities two or more times a week and may be at a reduced risk for certain injuries and disease that are related to sedentary lifestyle. The Health level for each task is considered to be a challenging yet attainable standard for most students.
The Challenge Level (L)
Students who perform at this level demonstrate exceptional fitness-related skills for their age. Generally, students who score in this range engage in rigourous physical activities several times per week and may be at a reduced risk for certain injuries and diseases that are related to a sedentary lifestyle. Students who perform in this range may be motivated to achieve a HIGH level of fitness.
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Standards
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Boys
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1 Mile Run
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Sit and Reach
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Push-ups
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Curl-ups
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Age
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Health Challenge
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Health Challenge
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Health Challenge
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Health Challenge
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8
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10:10 8:30
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25 33
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8 20
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18 42
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9
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9:45 8:15
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25 33
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9 21
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20 45
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10
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9:30 8:00
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25 33
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10 22
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22 48
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11
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9:15 7:30
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25 33
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11 23
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25 51
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12
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9:00 7:15
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25 33
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12 24
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28 55
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13
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8:30 7:00
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25 33
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13 25
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30 59
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Girls
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1 Mile Run
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Sit and Reach
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Push-ups
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Curl-ups
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Age
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Health Challenge
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Health Challenge
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Health Challenge
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Health Challenge
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8
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11:15 9:30
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26 36
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6 16
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18 40
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9
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11:00 9:15
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26 36
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7 17
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20 43
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10
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10:45 9:00
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26 37
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7 17
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22 46
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11
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10:30 8:45
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26 37
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8 17
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24 49
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12
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10:15 8:30
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26 38
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8 17
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26 52
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13
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10:00 8:15
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27 39
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8 18
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28 55
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